November 28, 1988, was a Monday. In Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital territory (FCT), a constituent assembly inaugurated by military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, had been...
David Rothkopf When military moves seem too small to make a difference, there’s usually another reason for them. Vladimir Putin ordered U.S. troops into...
Reuben Abati The democratic experience in Nigeria has definitely been a continuing learning curve, and the more lessons we learn at various active centres:...
By Chitra Nagarajan When Muhammadu Buhari swept to power in the March elections in Nigeria, he promised change. Almost five months after his inauguration,...
Reuters Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen a cabinet dominated by political veterans, opting to strengthen his power base rather than surround himself with...